Network Engineer and Cisco Specialist, Senior
Booz Allen HamiltonAbout the role
The Opportunity:
Support enterprise network modernization by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and resilient network infrastructures across government environments. Apply deep experience with Cisco technologies to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing, switching, and network security components. Work closely with engineers, network operations staff, and technical leads to deliver reliable connectivity and ensure secure, scalable network performance for mission systems.
As a Network Engineer you will be expected to configure and operate Cisco platforms such as ASA, Firepower, Nexus switches, and IOS‑based routers. You may also have responsibility in supporting routing protocols and tunneling technologies including OSPF, BGP, IBGP, GRE, and MPLS L3VPN. You will be expected to regularly troubleshoot complex network performance issues and implement corrective actions as well as support network architecture reviews, capacity planning, and performance optimization and integrate network security controls aligned to enterprise security and information assurance requirements.
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You Have:
10+ years of experience in network engineering
Experience with Cisco network technologies
Experience with routing, switching, network design, network performance management, and network planning
Experience with GRE tunnels and BGP or IBGP
Experience with Juniper networks and MPLS L3VPN
Knowledge of Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS
Knowledge of network security design principles
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience with network operations support and enterprise network architecture
Experience with voice technologies such as Cisco TMS or Cisco Voice
Experience with network security auditing and information assurance
Knowledge of LAN design, engineering principles, and hybrid delivery environments
Possession of strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Cisco Certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary rangeApply for this role
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